Marino's staff to hold hours in Bradford, Pike and Wayne counties
A representative of U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, will hold office hours in Bradford, Pike and Wayne counties this month, it was announced by District Director Dave Weber. The outreach service will be...
View ArticleAnti-texting law to take effect in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's new law prohibiting text-based communication while driving will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 8, making texting while driving a primary offense carrying a $50 fine. "Your most...
View ArticleScollo hires team to take on incumbent Tom Marino
Pike County businessman Phil Scollo has hired an experienced and professional team to take on incumbent Congressman lawyer Thomas A. Marino. The core of former Congressman Chris Carney's winning 2006...
View ArticleCrofut Rd./Route 414 concerns discussed
LEROY TWP. - Sight distance concerns at the Crofut Road/Route 414 intersection were discussed Monday at the Leroy Township supervisors meeting. Lloyd Ayres, a District Bridge Engineer with PennDOT, was...
View ArticleCharges withdrawn
Charges withdrawn Two counts of corruption of minors and charges of indecent exposure and open lewdness against Robert Allen Chilson, Jr., 26, of Athens Township, have been withdrawn, according to the...
View ArticleFamilies dealing with autism eligible for state grants
Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced the availability of mini-grants to support children and adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and families that include an...
View ArticleDustin Briggs' execution stayed
A stay has been ordered for the scheduled March 8 execution of Dustin Briggs while a defender's office based in Philadelphia challenges his conviction and sentence. Briggs was convicted of two counts...
View ArticleWestern Bradford Notebook: Cast gets ready for Troy spring musical
TROY - In Troy, I can tell spring is approaching by the swelling of buds on trees, the chirping of birds, and the daylight hours growing ever longer. But I can also tell that the seasons are turning by...
View ArticleWavery village planning board approves site plan
The Waverly village planning board Tuesday approved a site plan for six two-family apartments proposed at 13 North Chemung Street, behind the Valley Bowling Center. The board approved the plans...
View ArticleDate set for 'county convention' on gas impact fee
TOWANDA - The "county convention" on the possible implementation of a gas impact fee in Bradford County will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, March 19 at the Keystone Theatre in Towanda,...
View ArticleTroy, Towanda get Red Light Enforcement Funding
TROY - Troy Borough is getting $190,000 in Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) funding for a much-anticipated traffic signal enhancement project. In a news release, the Pennsylvania Department of...
View ArticleSayre committee members leaning toward impact fee
The Sayre borough council's administration committee discussed Tuesday whether or not the borough should throw its support behind the recently passed state impact fee legislation. Borough officials in...
View ArticleTAG presents 'Drinking Habits' dinner and theater event
On Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10, at 6 p.m., the Tioga Acting Guild (TAG) will present "Drinking Habits" during a dinner and theater event. A matinee performance will also take place on March 11...
View ArticleMissing person reported
Bradford County Children and Youth Services are asking that if anyone knows the whereabouts of a local woman, Heaven Chilson, to please call them at (570) 265-1760 or the Pennsylvania State Police in...
View ArticleWestern Bradford Notebook
CANTON - I was picking up my mail at the post office recently when a poster on the bulletin board caught my eye. After looking it over, I learned that Tifany Austin, 17, a junior at Canton...
View ArticleStudy shows that more Pennsylvania high schools have licensed athletic trainers
March is recognized as "National Athletic Training Month" in Pennsylvania as well as across the country and athletic trainers in Pennsylvania can certainly have something to be proud of. The percentage...
View ArticleCommittee talks proposed ordinance, sewer billing
A proposed slum and blight ordinance in Sayre could help borough officials take control of a number of long-deteriorating properties in the area. Members of the borough's administration committee...
View ArticleBradford County commissioners highlight improvements in local Red Cross chapter
TOWANDA - At their most recent meeting, the Bradford County commissioners proclaimed March 2012 American Red Cross Month and took the opportunity to highlight some improvements in the Bradford-Sullivan...
View ArticleValley news digest
SRAC adds board member The Susquehanna River Archaeological Center recently announced that Mike Sisto of Waverly has joined the center's board of directors. Sisto, a 2007 graduate of Waverly High...
View ArticleBuy-out interest expressed in Canton
CANTON - One homeowner on flood-prone Lycoming Street in Canton has taken an initial step in the process for a home buy-out through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Pennsylvania...
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